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Last minute Christmas items
With Christmas just around the corner, what are some quick ideas for gifts? Well here are a few to spark your interest.
Kids love iTunes gift cards. You’ll make them happy and you will also get some needed rest while they listen!
Kodak Zi8 pocket video camera. Record those great Christmas morning events in High Def.
Kindle or a Nook if you want to wait forever. E-Book readers are hot! What a great gift. -
Net Neutrality
Perhaps you have heard of Net Neutrality, perhaps not. Do you truly care what might be the ending of free flowing Internet traffic as we know it? Net Neutrality is nothing new; however, business, government, and individuals like us are now going to see the battle of the net. So what is Net Neutrality? Webster’s New Millennium Dictionary defines it as “The principle that basic Internet protocols should be non discriminatory, esp. that content providers should get equal treatment from internet operators.” Read more: Net Neutrality
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A fast food idiot or is it the register?
For most, fast food is a convenience and sometimes a necessity, but generates its own deployment of psychology and personal restraints of what has transpired over the years in the industry through technology.
Recently, I stopped by a local fast food outlet. I asked for a cheese burger and a small drink. Not to complicated I thought. The young servicing lady, all of 16 years of age, informed me if I ordered meal number six, it would be cheaper. I responded by stating I didn’t want any fries so why am I paying more for getting less product? As I expected the individual didn’t have an answer. I once again I said no, just a cheese burger and a small drink…… What I heard next floored me. Sir we don’t have small drinks just medium, large, and jumbo. What? Did I hear your right? Ok, so the medium is your smallest correct? Yes she replied. Ok then! was my response. Would you like guacamole on that cheese burger sir? Ah, no thanks if I wanted it I would have ordered it and besides for fifty cents I could go buy an entire avocado. Read more: A fast food idiot or is it the register?
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Favorite iPhone Apps: Part 1
Having the new iPhone 3GS means having a tremendous amount of apps available for my viewing and using. I thought I could share with everyone my favorite apps that I have located so far. I have spent several hours combing through the App Store trying to customize my phone to match my personality and interests. Find apps that match your personality, customize your phone, and get up to date material in all areas of your life. To date, I have only purchased one app and the rest have been free downloads. Here are my favorites…













